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Texas’ Gold Depository Could Challenge Federal Power

Gold is power. We know that gold historically holds its value over time and serves to preserve wealth, especially in times of economic chaos. But gold also offers its holder political power. Countries that stockpile gold create a foundation of stability for their monetary systems. This is precisely why China is increasing its gold holdings. […]

Gold Doesn’t Need Blind Faith, but the Dollar Does (Video)

In his podcast released yesterday evening, Peter Schiff explains why the price of gold plunged on Sunday night. More importantly, he reminds investors why gold is not a faith-based asset, like fiat money. He also reviews China’s relationship to gold, and compares the current market to the last time a bear market in gold ended. […]

Gold at 5-Year Lows; Great Buying Opportunity (Video)

Gold fell to about $1,090 an ounce last night after the biggest single-day decline in its price in two years. It is now hovering around $1,110 an ounce. Market consensus is that the sharp drop in price was triggered by major selling in the Shanghai gold market by gold speculators. The drop in price is […]

China Announces 5th Largest Gold Holdings in World

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced today that it’s gold holdings have grown by 57% to about 1,658 metric tons. This is the first official update to China’s gold reserves since 2009. China’s gold reserves are now the fifth largest of any country in the world and sixth when you include the holdings of […]

Live from Athens: Interviews with Greeks about the Crisis (Video)

While visiting Athens, SchiffGold President Mike Freedman spoke with two Greeks about their country’s economic crisis. One had voted “yes” in the July 5th referendum, while the other had voted “no.” His conversations were eye opening and hold important lessons for America. Find Mike’s personal thoughts on the matter below.

American Pension Systems Looking Increasingly Greek

Could America go the way of Greece? Most people don’t seem to think so. In fact, proposing that US policy could lead to a Greek-like meltdown will still elicit incredulous eye-rolls in most circles. But some of the structural problems that led Greece down her road to ruin already exist in the United States, especially […]

Fund Managers Finally View Gold as Undervalued

Fund managers are starting to view gold as a bargain. According to Business Insider, in its latest survey of fund managers, Bank of America Merrill Lynch found the majority view gold as “undervalued.” In fact, this is the first time since 2009 that fund managers have marked gold as a good buy. By Bank of […]

$150 for a Hershey Bar? (Video)

I like chocolate. In fact, I like it a lot. That said, I sure wouldn’t pay $150 for a chocolate bar. But apparently a lot of Americans value chocolate about that much, or they simply don’t understand the value of precious metals. A few weeks ago, Mark Dice tried – and failed – to sell […]

Massive Minimum Wage Hike Would Make US More Like Puerto Rico

Supporters of a $15 per hour minimum wage continue to insist that it won’t impact employment. But the economic problems underlying the Puerto Rican debt crisis tell a different story and provide a possible glimpse into America’s future if the country continues down that path. Last month, Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro García Padilla announced that […]

US Silver Eagles Sold Out

The United States Mint announced Tuesday that it has temporarily sold out of 2015 American Eagle silver bullion coins. According to a Reuters report, demand for silver has surged due to low prices and uncertainty due to the Greek crisis. According to Reuters, “dealers attributed the recent rush to purchase silver coins and bars to […]